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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 515.22 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 515.22 and 218.20 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 515.22 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/515.22 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 515.22 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 112,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,421.00/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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